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    <constitutionalAuthorityStatementText><![CDATA[<pre>[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 132 (Friday, August 2, 2019)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. MEADOWS:H.R. 4156.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, Clause II ``The Congress shall havePower To declar War . . .'' And, Article 1, Section 8, Clause14 ``The Congress shall have Power To . . . make Rules forthe Government and Regulation of the land and naval Forces. .. .'' And, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 ``The Congressshall have Power To . . . make all Laws which shall benecessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.''[Page H7489]</pre>]]></constitutionalAuthorityStatementText>
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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><b>America Stands with Israel Act</b></p> <p>This bill authorizes the President to introduce U.S. Armed Forces into hostilities or to direct immediate transfer of defense articles or services to ensure the survival of Israel and its people from an existing or imminent threat. </p>]]></text>
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